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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06

Mr.. Strskosch relates in his men,
oirs, that the religious education of Nine.
Patti was entirely neglected in her youth,
and that when che was married in 1868,
at the Catholic church, at Chaplain, she
had no conception of her religious duties.
Professor Hanslick, of Vienna, called
upon Patti, at Vienna, on Good Friday.
He found the prims donna dining on a
fine piece of roast beef. He expressed
his surprise thereat, whereupon Nine
Patti exclaimed somewhat piqued: "And
why shouldn't eat meat on Good Fri
day?" "But have you never heard that
the church forbids the eating of meat
during Easter week?" "No," Patti ex-
claim ed, "and 1 don't believe it, either.
am sure it is only one OF your jokesp
This is said to be positively true anec-
dote. -Independent.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06

Mr.. George w. Childs has refused
$4,000 offered by the Kensington Muse
UNI for the manuscript of "Our Mutual
Friend" 1t is said that he intends TO
bequeath it, with other valuable docu-
ments. to the Historical Society OF Penn
sylvania.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06
NOTES ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. John g. Whittier has never
been further than Washington from his
home in Amesbury.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06

Robert Louis Stevenson will come
to this country for his health, in the fall,
being absent from England over year.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06

Long John Wentworth, of Chicago,
says: "The summers nowadays are moth
ing. On the 28th OF June, 1872" he con-
tinues, II was living on the Cooley farm,
near where Kinsley's restaurant stands
now. 1t was SO hot that we had to hang
the thermometer in the we'll and keep
tanning it to prevent it from bursting"
This was the same day, no doubt, that all
the Illinois hens laid hard boiled eggs
Philadelphia Times.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06
The Wniuersalist Sermon Sane.
r. V. j. w. c Arm Ely.
Holyoke, Mass.
THE POWER OF CHRIsT's TEACHING.

the Church of
T. j. Carney Gdesburg and graduate
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06
THE AUGUST MAGAZINES.

The midsummer" character of the just
published August Century is marked by the
opening article, "Snubbin' thro' jersey" the
first of two holiday papers written and illus
trated by group of artists who went last
summer on voyage over the raging Della
ware and Raritan canal. That their portfo-
los were loaded with novel and picturesque
material will be proved in these Century pa
pers. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe's portrait is the
frontispiece of the number, accompanying
a note by herself concerning the origin of the
"Battle Hymn of the Republic" appended
to an article by Brander Matthews on "The
Songs of the War" Mr.. Matthews gives au-
thoritatively the origin of several of the prin-
cipal war-songs, North and South, with the
authorized text. "The Education of the
Blind" is discussed in a series of Open Let
tiers. They are written by blind man, and
present what will be, to most readers, novel
view of the subject. There are many other
attractive articles, and the continuation of
the Hay-Nicolay Life of Lincoln.
The August number of Lippincotts Maya
zine opens with a charming romance by
Sidney Luska, entitled "a Land of Love-"
The name is explained by the quotation on
the title-page,
"'Tis thus that an ardent youngster makes
The Latin Quarter a land of love-"
the scene being laid among the American re-
sidents of the Latin Quarter in Paris. The
story is healthy in tone and full of a breezy,
vivacious picturesqueness. A powerful short
story, entitled "Life for Life" is contributed
by II. II. Boyesen. Edgar Fawcett has a
pleasant paper on "Ouids," whom he praises
as fine and original genius. Arthur Edmands
jerks, of the class of '8S, gives an entertain
ing picture of "Sooial Life at Yale" Louise
Imogen Quincy writes humorous little essay
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06

-"Carmen SYLVIA" (the beautiful
Queen Elizabeth of Roumania,) author of
Pilgrim Sorrow" and other books, is
about to deliver course of lectures on
the national literature OF that country,
before the girls high school at Bucha-
rest, having fulfilled the red-tape require
ments Of government by presenting her.
self as candidate for the office of pro-
lessor, and received diploma from King
and ministers. Among all the royal
ladies who are seeking literary distinc-
ton there is no one who has higher
purpose than this beloved Queen, who
has done so much for her people.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06

"A good deal of fun has been made
recently over Roscoe Conkling's de sire
to be considered young man. When
entertained by the Grant club in Chicago
the other day he said: "I first saw Chi
cago thirty years ago. You know how
young was then-a good, strong nurse
held me up in her arms and said, That's
Chicago" Mr.. Conkling was a bounc-
ing baby OF % years when the nurse in
question held him in her arms.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06

Mr.. Webster, of Charles L. Web
ster & Co., tells a pleasant story concern
ing his italian journey. He called upon
prominent publisher in Turin, and
that worthy, upon receipt of his card,
rushed forth with an ELUSIVE welcome.
Mr.. Webster, rather astonished at 80
much cordially in perfect stranger,
suggested that his name could hardly be
known to his Italian brother in business.
Whatp exclaimed the Italian, "the
publisher of the Pope's Life And then"
with profound bow-"yo beautiful
dictionary r.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06

One OF the most successful among
the women Of the United States is Miss
Mary Tillinghast, who has made bust
ness of decorative art. Vanderbilt once
paid her $4,000 for inventing a new spe-
ciss OF tapestry hangings for his house.
She also supplied the designs for the
stained-glass window just erected, repre-.
senting Jacobs dream, in Grace Church,
New York. No piece of cathedral art had
ever before been intrusted in the States
to woman, but her designs were SO OBJ
viously the best that precedent was
tablished.-Toronto Week.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06

Harriet Beecher Stowe is failing
rapidly. The brilliant intellect which
conceived the immortal tale of "Uncle
Toms Cabin" is perceptibly shattered.
The death OF Prof. Stowe has added
years to the appearance of his lonely
wife, and she has lost entirely her vigor
and enthusiasm. In her modest little
house in Hartford she awaits listlessly
the end OF her busy life. Sadly she said
to friend few days ago, "No, I write
no more. I have done, I have done, l
have DONE"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-06

OF Horace Greeley, Joel Benton
says, in the Cosmopolitan, that he was an
ardent admirer and student of the best
poets, and that his favorite poet was
Browning. Swinburne was, perhaps,
the next in order or nearly SO. I have
heard him, when we were riding together,
repeat whole passages from Swinburne's
lyrics, those liquid and sonorous ones,
like the song of Dolores being EN-.
ployed for this purpose. He seemed to
enjoy the verbal melody, too, which was
the probable cause of the recitation"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
ALMA COLLEGE.
Corps of instruction.

Rev. Theodore Nelson. l.. l.. d.. Prof.
OF English language and literature.
j. ". Ewing, a.. NJ, Prof of math-
ematics and physics.
Lewis Stuart, ~ NJ. Prof. Of an
cient languages.
Charles a. Davis. \. b., Prof, of
natural sciences.
b. \. Welsted. i'm change Of CONNER
cial department and Instructor in Ger
man.
Miss Mary f. Gelston. NJ. A.. IN
charge of ladies department and Prof.
Of French and Latin.
Miss Kate j.. Booth. instructor in
drawing and painting.
Miss Leila \. Stevens. instructor in
vocal and Instrumental music
Nothing preventing, the above nam
ed faculty viii all be present at the
opening OF the school September l4th,
ready for work II is hoped that all
students who come - Alma with the
opening year viii come TO do their
best. for our wish is to make the School
thoroughly profitable in the best sense
to the words. and in order TO do this,
fhe teachers and students must work
together.
GEO. +. HUNTING, President.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
Pioneer MeetinC.

On Wednesday the pioneers of the
the towns of sumner. Seville. Pine
River and Arcadia met i'm the grove
near Mrs. Homer II. T0Wnsends to the
number Of over one hundred to cele-
brate the 5ith anniversary Of her birth
day. Mrs. Townsend has lived upon
her farm in Sumner 33 years. She
came here with her young husband.
away from tlfe home OF her childhood.
and youth, leaving the ;nany endear-
ments so grateful to her young and low
ing heart, to share his labOrs, to cheer
his loneliness, to he indeed. all that
IS implied in that dearest word next To
mother. " the dearest our speech can
utter. loving true, and faithful wife.
Mr. Townsend was elected the first
sheriff of Gratiot county and was much
respected by all who knew him. II is
proposed to perpetuate this anniversa-
ry of her birth by the formation of a
society 10 be known as the Pioneer So
ciety of the townships of sumner. Pine
River, Seville and Arcadia, whose an
nual meetings shall occur on this dav,
August 3. Thus do the many friends
delight to honor one who, by her many
acts of kindness through long and
busy life has done so much to strength
en- the ''tie that binds our hearts in
mutual love- a society was organiZ-
ed with VIM. A. Anderson as president
and one gentleman from each OF the
four towns named as executive commit
tee. Wright s,Opera House band fur
nished the music of the kind "that has
charms to soothe the savage breast"
The Sunday school added the sweet
ness of song, j. II. Norton. a short
address. timely and suggestive Then
came dinner, and oh such Il dinner!
To sum it upin one word, it cant be-
beat
After dinner the addres by Wm. A.
Balkhe was listened to with much in
terest, containing as it did many vivid
contrasts of methods of farm work i'm
the early days of pioneer life with the
improved methods of to day presented
in an easy and pleasing manner, for
which Mr.. Balkhe is noted. a song
by Mrs. Holm is especially worthy of
note, full of pathos, of sentiment, and
rendered in a manner to stir the finer
emotions Of the heart. An original
song composed and sung 10y w. j. Mof-
fatt was much appreciated. To the
friends who so kindly invited and enter
tained the writer, he wishes to extend
lbs most cordial thanks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05

Wednesday afternoon the saw mill.
salt block, 8 900 barrels Of salt. three
drill houses, 3,50O,OOO feet Of lumber
and blacksmith shop Of John G.. Owen.
OF East Saginaw, was burned. Loss.
Sl37, 900. Insurance, $68,OO0.
The State Institute for Gratiot coun-
ty will be held in the High School
room at Ithaca, the week Of August
22-2G. The institute will be conduct
ed by Supt. WIS Perry, Of Ann Arbor.
one of the most experienced and sue
ccssful institute workers in the state.
Mr.. Perry will he ably assisted by
Supt. +. l.. Briggs, Of Grand Haven.
Ihe aim Will be to make the work prac-
teal and thorough. Several new and
instructive features Will be introduced.
The county board Of examiners will
give I'D per cent. credit for regular at
tendance and complete notes. Come
the first day. Come every day. Come
with your note books, your pencils.
your heads full of questions and your
hearts full of enthusiasm. Come pre-
pared to put in the most profitable
week OF the whole year and you will
not be disappointed. Sustain the rep
utation of old Gratiot. BE here at
9 O'Clock sharp and give our instructors
royal welcome. For further partic-
ulars or board address j. y. Mccall.
Ithaca
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
Whole No. 435.
Resolutions.


W WHEREAs-The all wise Father has
deemed best 20 take from us member
of our class and Sabbath School. and
one whom we loved, be it therefore
REs0LvED.-That in the death Of our
class mate and pupil, Carrie McCarty,
the class has lost a loved associate, the
school a pleasant member, her parents
a loving daughter, her sister and
brothers dear companion.
RESOLVED. That our eart-felt
sympathy be extended to the family,
realizing that no words of ours can
heal their sorrow, or fill the vacant
place in the family circle. We can
only commend them 10 Him who doeth
all things well
RESOLyED-That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family.
How bright was The future,
So free from an strife;
Fond hopc, OF sweet pleasure.
And long years OF life
But alas IN moment
Bright hopes fade away:
And The iaircst flower wthcrs
To dust and decay.
Though sad were our hearts,
A We laid her to rest;
And though deep our sorrow,
The Lord knoweth best.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05

McGraw' solid calf shoes. for $500,
best shoe in town. at Kinch's.
Ladies fine kid button shoes, Nc
Graw's make. from - to 40, way
down. at kinch's.
Ladies Fancy Slippers, and gener-
al assortment of Childrens' and Misses
Shoes, from the finest kid TO solid
school shoe, at Kinch s-the cheapest
place in town.
If You want a good Sewing Machine,
buy the New Improved Singer with
oscillating shuttle. Sold by
j. +. ToPPINa.
have un Ter my control some choice
farms and farming lands. also some
valuable lots. in the most desirable To-
cation in Alma that | shall offer for
sale during the next @ months
at prices that defy clmpetition.
BERT WOODWARD,
4SO-3 m Alma, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
Teachers Examination

There will be a special public exam
nation Of teachers held in the School
House at Ithaca, August 26 and p,
commencing Friday. at the close of the
State Institute. Teachers may be cx-
amined for the higher grade of certin-
Gates Institute note books TO he taken
into consideration.
0. NJ. Eyerden, Giles 7. Brown. O.
q. Tuttle, County Board Of Examiners.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
Gard nf Thanks

To our many friends who 50 kindly
assisted us in the care of, and burial
of our dear son and husband, we return
our warmest thanks, and hope you will
never want for loving hands to assist
You, should YOU meet with like be-
elyement.
Mr. and Mrs. d. Ely,
Mrs. Minnie Ely.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
Piremen's Tournament.
open to the State--s5 Compauie, win be
Present--~30o IN Prize.

Bills are being printed for the North
em Michigan Firemen's Tournament,
to be held at Alma, August
%. Our citizens have taken
hold of it in earnest and are de-
termined to make it the grandest af-
fair ever participated in in Northern
Michigan. $500 will be given in prizes.
Wright'3 Opera House Band in their
new uniforms have been engaged to
enllven the occasion The railroads
have rs usual lent helping hand
10y giving one fare for round
trip to all fremen in uniforms. and one
and one-third fare to all others on all
roads. The entries are free. Full
program will be published later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
To the Pnhlin.
y. w. W RIGHT.
j. .. LUMsDEN.

Those contemplating buying monu-
ments or other cemetery works. will do
well to call at the store of :. II. Love-
land, and secthe white bronze monu-
ments; the material being indestruct-
ible and beautiful in design.
>. IL. Loyeland, Agent.
Alma, July -. 1857.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing under the
firm of Wright 4 Lumsden. is this day
dissolved 10y mutual consent. A. w.
Wright assuming all debts of the firm
and all accounts due the firm are pay
able to him.
Dated, Alma. July 2S. 1857.
a. w. WRIGHT,
j. .. LUhsDEN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
To Rant.

The rooms over Kelso Bros. store.
also the rooms over Ii. b. Waldby &
Co.'S. bank. Terms reasonable. In
quire of II. B. Waldby.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05

The large lot onGrant and Centre st.
also house and lot on Grant St.. Case
addition. Inquire Of II. b. Waldby.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05
Alma Market.
Corrected Thursday, Jlly 20, 1857,
DIR BUsTNEsS MEN.

Items under this head. five cents per line and
fractional line for each and every insertion
and will run until ordered out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-08-05

Having bought an entire outfit for
raising and moving buildings, l am
prepared to do all jobs in that line in a
iirst-claSs manner. JOSEPH RAY.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
A SET OF DIAMONDS.

Presented to MI. Henry Benke, Foreman
of the Blue Bird, by the Employees OF
tho M,ne-The Occasion 10 Mr.. Benke's
Resignation.
Mr.. Henry Benke, foreman OF the Blue
Bird mine, being about to resign the posi-
ton which he has held so long and so latin
fully. was presented, on Sunday night WIN
a handsome set of diamond jewelry by the
miners and other workmen about tne
mine. The men OF both shifts having as
sembled in the hosting works the ~presenta'
ton address was made by n Of Them
who spoke as fouaws:
"Mr. Benke, all of the men employed IN
and about the Blue Bird mine. hearing that
you were about to leave them. conceived
the idea OF presenting you with some oke
of their appreciation OF your kindness and
of your gentlemanly ann OF exercising
authority. We therefore hope these
bright gems which we have selected for tina
purpose-although but a feeble token o.
our regard-may serve to remind you IN
the future of the sincerity OF our~friendshlp
and esteem. We hope that you will not
consider it necessary to make any reply.
but will accept OF them together with our
kind regards. and our best wishes for your
future prosperity and happiness"
Mr.. Benke vas visibly affected by this
sudden and pleasant surprise. But in his
reply was recognizable the perfect gentle
manliness which has always shown itself in
his daily life.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19

SEVERAL sensible suggestions regarding
the militia appear in General S~heridan'sre-
port to the Secretary of War. He thinks
they should be armed with the best
weapons, provided with camp and garrison
outfits and instructed an thoroughly in
tactics as the regular army. The only way
to accomplish this is at regular encamp-
ments where they can be instructed syste-
matically. But camp instruction only
goes as far as drill and does not make a
soldier proficient in aim. Until the militia
are furnished with ammunition as they are
10 with Announcements and instructed in
rnusketry their efficiency will be only half
provided for. Full efficiency only be at
tanned by target practice.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19

The Radical clubs of London have wisely
come to the conclusion that enough has
been done there recently to test the right
70 hold public meetings, such as that which
they we're prevented from holding in Ira.
ialgar Square last Sunday. Considering
the number of broken heads and bruises
sustained by the people to secure a test on
that occasion, it would seem unnecessary
to encounter a repetition, if all they desire
is to secure AN expression Of opinion from
the authorities. At this distance it looks
AS if the authorities had a decided aversion
To that kind of public meeting and OK
pressed it in a way that would reach the
most limited understanding.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19

AN undeserved stigma that has rested on
the weed ever since the death OF General
Grant is in a fair way OF being removed
now. DR.. Mackenzie, one OF the highest
medical authorities in Europe, has declared
that the Crown Prince did not bring on his
cancer by smoking but hat the germ of
the disease was born with him. Consider
ing that smoking has been a habit with a
large portion OF the human race for over
three hundred years, and that numbers
OF men have been as inveterate users of the
weed as Grant, or Hill, or the Crown Prince
without developing cancer of the throat,
it seems much more probable that these
individuals had the disease in their systems
inherently than that they became victims
to it simply from excessive smoking. The
of the doctrine that the germ OF
cancer is born with the individual will find
more believers than those who believe
it can be produced by smoking.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19
A Wonderful

Major Hendershott, who is known ia,
and wide as the Drummer boy Of the Rap.
p~ahannock." is in town. He has served
Uncle Sam ever since he was 10 years OF
age, when he enlisted in the Ninth Michipan
Infantry. in one capacity or another until
within fourteen months ago. He is now
making a tour OF the West and has electr;.
hed many audiences by the maeentism ~
ms wonderful drumming. He will take bari
n, Mo. me montana Central celebration next
but intends to make arranoa0
ments with some society in Butte 60
Gnord the citizens here a treat in his necn.
mar line. The Major carries n anv
t,;e OF the extraordinary effect ~
ms PLAYING upon audiences which onr
shn,5d space prevents u making use OF.
ne appear before a Butte and;ence
Is sale to say those who hear h;na III
an experience that they can form w
conception of until then. 10
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19

WHEN solid Republican States like Iowa
and Nebraska, that used to roll up over
~helming maiorities for the Republican
ticket, (the former about 0 ,OOO). have
been shown by the late elections to be close
States, and considering the gratifying re-
suits elsewhere. Senator Voorhees, predic-
ton that the Democracy will administer
the National Government for the next
twenty-five years can be confidently &C.
guessed in. When Montana is admitted to
the Union she will be one OF the bright par
ocular stars in the galaxy ranged on the
side OF the party in power.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-19

SECRETARY LAMAR was bold enough to
attribute the decrease OF American tonnage
to it's true cause at the Chamber OF CON-
MERGE banquet when he asserted that it is
due to protection. While the price OF every
material entering into the construction of
vessels is artiicialiy raised by a high tariff
it is HOPELESS to expect the time to return
when every sea was whitened by the sails
OF American ships. But it is a consolation
to reflect that American m is push
ing that of Great Britain closely in the con.
test for supremacy in foreign lands, even if
it has to be carried in other than American
ships.